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JGJ, You are not crazy, but I know you can do this! You have every right to be afraid, but take a moment to assess why you are afraid. Take baby steps and remember why you started this journey to begin with. I compare how my life would continue to be with the weight as opposed to all that I have to look forward to without the weight. Maybe that might help you? Revisit your pro and con list and remember, whatever you choose to do, it's ok. I just want to lose the weight so that I will be healthy and a lower weight will make all the difference. This surgery is a tool to help me, but I know I have a lot of work ahead of me. Everyone's timeline for doing this surgery is different. You have to get to a point where you know you can commit to it. My fear is always failing at this as I have every diet I have ever tried. But I feel assured that this will be the tool to help me get to a healthy weight. I am doing this surgery this because I have Type II Diabetes, am on a C PAP machine at night, have Lupus, lymphoedema and I am tired of being tired and tired of being sick. I am tired of hurting, taking pills and feeling less than because i can't control my weight. This is my chance to take control and do this for me! You can do it! Keep the faith and know I am sending you positive thoughts and energy!

Susanomic, My surgery is Monday also - hang in there! You can do it! I cried tonight over something ridiculous and then promptly started cleaning my house - crazy cleaning! I also started informing people of where things are in case I don't make it…….so I am right there with you! Any surgery is risky, but I have had a broken neck repaired, hysterectomy, broken shoulder and the surgeons have been skilled and the nursing care excellent. Several people who have had my surgeon perform the gastric bypass were ecstatic with the care they received and have had only positive results. Being a person of faith also helps me to get through the rough and rocky Patches - like everyday of the shakes! lol! Tomorrow I drive 4 hours to where my surgery will take place and stay in a hotel the night before. Never had to do that before! I am excited and nervous, but have faith that I would not be on this journey if it weren't the right one for me. I will be thinking of all of you having surgery on Monday and sending you positive thoughts and energy! YOU CAN DO IT!

PS. Hershey's is making a sugar free chocolate sauce YUMMY!

I am on my last day of shakes! YES! The only thing I have had in the last two weeks was a couple of cups of broth! My surgery is on Monday and I am so excited! Hang in there gals! We are on our way to being healthy, happy and thinner Hugs <3

I am having surgery on Monday, June 30, 2014 and am so excited! Would love to hear more about your journey. Keep posting

Congratulations! 3 oz, huh? I am having mine on Monday and will be following you to see how you do Hang in there and remember your goals

My surgery is on Monday in El Paso, Tx with Dr. Acosta and I am so excited I can barely wait! My Top Ten Things: 10. I want to go shopping with a friend and not have to go to "my specialty store" but rather try on clothes at the same store! 9. Being that I love to travel, being able to ride in a plane comfortably without people desperately trying NOT to sit near me would be fantastic! So humiliating, especially all the way to Europe. 8. I would like to never, ever hear again in my life that I have a beautiful face and IF I lost the weight……ugh….story of my life. 7. I would love to be able to ride a bike and swim in public without glaring stares. 6. I would love to ride the rides at amusement parks 5. I would like to walk into a room and sit comfortably in the first chair I see instead of scanning the room for the largest chair or squeezing into one for a 2 hour meeting. 4. I would love to have the physical energy and ability to take care of my home and my yard. 3. I would love to be able to commit to someone without fear of rejection due to my weight. 2. I would love to be at a healthy weight before my parents pass away. 1. I would love to be married.